Supporters of South Africa becoming a Republic celebrate their...
The South African...
South African Apartheid enrages both black and white - but not much is done about it.
Dag Hammerskjold arrives in Pretoria to see Verwoerd. South...
South Africans vote yes to becoming a Republic.
Funeral of the assassinated Prime Minister of South...
Dr. Verwoerd on floor holding his head with blood...
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New VHF Radio Mast - "Brixton Tower" - in Johannesburg.
Crowds gather in Pretoria as South Africa becomes a republic.
The Presidential...
Anti-apartheid protest before...
Creation of Transkei, the first Bantu state.
Harold Macmillan concludes his tour of Africa.
South Africa's Golden Jubilee is celebrated by festival in...
President...
A look back at 50 years of the Union of South Africa.
Commonwealth leaders meet at Lancaster House in London.
South Africa leaves the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth Premiers meet in London &...
Montage of important events: Titanic, coronations, Pearl...
Review of the year's events - 1960.
Pathe looks back over various events of the previous year - 1961.